About IOM3
About IOM3
Thank you for joining our global community. We’re excited to support you, whether you're starting your career, expanding your knowledge, or staying engaged in retirement.
Manage your profile and access resources through MyIOM3.
- Take control of your membership through MyIOM3.
- There’s a wealth of benefits waiting for you to explore.
- We’re here to help, email [email protected] for any questions.
New member checklist
To help you make the most of your membership, here’s a simple checklist to ensure you’re set up and ready to take advantage of all the resources and opportunities we offer.
- Are you familiar with our Direct Debit arrangements for membership fees?
- Have you signed the IOM3 Code of Conduct?
- Are you aware of the full range of benefits available to you as a member?
- Have you selected your preferences for technical communities and affiliated local societies?
- Do you know about the volunteering opportunities available to you?
- Have you updated your personal, employer and EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) information?
- Have you explored our podcasts, publications and library?
- Are you aware of the registration options available to you, as well as the free support on offer?
- Do you know about our training, conference opportunities and the member discounts available?
Need membership help?
We’re proud to offer support through our dedicated membership team, here to help and guide you in making the most of your membership benefits. We also have a FAQ page that may answer your query. If not, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Make the most of your membership
Knowledge & information
IOM3 membership gives you access to technical and non-technical information, delivered through events such as webinars, podcasts, conferences and workshops, as well as digital content and access to technical enquiry and library services.
Member benefits include:
- Free members' magazine
- Access to library services
- Free access to information databases including OneMine
- Discounted rates for conferences
- Access to premium website content
- Free access to nearly 100 peer-reviewed journals
Professional standards & recognition
IOM3 provides a route to apply for professional registration / chartered qualifications, with support for you to achieve this. Our suite of annual awards, grants and medals recognises achievement and contributions to the profession.
Member benefits include:
- Support to achieve registered qualifications such as CEng, CSci and CEnv
- Mentoring and workshops for registration
- Eligibility for IOM3 awards
- Research and travel grants for early career researchers
- Student and technician awards for members
Opportunities for personal development
Personal and professional development activities are one of our major strengths, delivered through formal courses run by the IOM3 Training Academy and through a programme of both physical and virtual events organised by IOM3 Events, technical communities and network of local societies.
Member benefits include:
- Member rates for conferences and events
- Support for and access to CPD
- Discounted rates for courses
- Discounted rates for Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) and selected FEMS member society events
Networking
IOM3 provides you with a host of networking opportunities through our technical interest community groups, local societies, member networking and career support groups. Getting involved by volunteering on our boards and committees, or in membership peer-review activities is also a rewarding way to join our active member community.
Member benefits include:
- Access to technical community networks across all IOM3 disciplines
- Access to events organised by Affiliated Local Societies in the UK and overseas
- Member networking groups such as the Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining Group and Student and Early Career Group
Additional benefits
Assistance in times of hardship from the Member's Benevolent Trust
Access to The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) Document Center, USA and their monthly e-magazine (extra fee applies)
Access to ASM International including their magazine and other benefits (extra fee applies)
Discounts on books via our book publishing partner, Taylor & Francis
Through IOM3, membership of the European Ceramics Society and European Federation of Corrosion
Access to Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) conference proceedings & discount off European Journal of Materials
Discounts on room hire at our London and Grantham offices
Free use of Member Business Lounge hot-desks and meeting facilities at IOM3 London and Grantham
Discounted rates on IOM3 student membership - for undergraduates and postgraduates
Access to Plastics Historial Society resources free of charge; attendance at events at same price as PHS members
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Our communities
Whether you're looking for like-minded individuals in your technical field, support in your career or networking with local members, our communities will make you welcome
Member Networks
Supporting members in their careers
Registration options
Find out more about Professional Registration / Chartership
Mentoring support
IOM3 Mentoring support
Materials World
Our flagship members' magazine covering all aspects of the materials cycle
IOM3 events calendar
Upcoming IOM3 events across all subjects and disciplines of the materials cycle. Events organised by IOM3 count towards your CPD
Information services
We offer a technical enquiry service and library services to members, non-members, industry, academia and the public
Library
Consult a physical and online library of texts and reports
Journals
IOM3 members have full, free, online access to over 70 peer-reviewed journals.
INFORM webinars
Showcasing the latest advances in technology from those working in research and manufacturing
Training Academy
IOM3 Training Academy
Jobs
Advertise your vacancies on our Jobs page and reach a qualified audience
Accreditation & approval
Our certification service for events, organisations and training schemes
Careers & Learning
We provide a range of resources and activities to support education, training and career development
Business Partner Programme
Raise your organisation's profile and access IOM3 resources and expertise through our Business Partner Programme
IOM3 Approved
Explore IOM3 Approved
Association Partner Programme
Increase your trade association’s profile and strengthen collaboration
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